Course Aim
The aim of this particular course is to ensure all attendees have a clear understanding of the principals of safe lifting and patient handing within the workplace.
Course Outline
Definition of Manual Handling
Statistics
Legislation Overview
Ergonomics
How the body works / Anatomy and Injury
Types of injuries
Mechanics / Bio-Mechanics
Risk Assessment ( T.I.L.E)
Lifting Safely / 8 Principals of Lifting
Practical Demonstration
Patient Moving and Handling Practical
Exam
Duration: 1 full day
Maximum number per class 10
Certification: EDS Certification valid for 2 years
Fortnightly Patient Moving and Handling Training taking place onsite at our purpose built training facility in Naas, Co. Kildare. On site training also available upon request.
Call one of our team today at 045 898060 or email us at info@edst.ie for more information.